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Respiratory season is here. Dr. Kelly Evans discusses common respiratory issues, vaccinations, and COVID-19.

Dr. Deb Johnston discusses prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injury and concussions.

Dr. Jill Kruse explains the important functions of our kidneys and common kidney health concerns.

On Call with the Prairie Doc® begins its twentieth television season of providing truthful, timely, and tested medical information free to the public. Dr. Andrew Ellsworth reflects on the history of Prairie Doc® programs, discusses the upcoming season, and answers questions from callers.

Meet Brookings Health System's new general surgeon, Dr. Sara Marroquin. Dr. Marroquin and Dr. Evans answer questions about colonoscopies, MRI, COVID-19 vaccines, the Delta variant and more.

Support for breastfeeding parents leads to breastfeeding success. Dr. Deb Johnston talks with Mary Schwaegerl & Nancy Deboer about the ways Brookings Health System supports parents and babies. Brookings Health System recently received the IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care.

Dr. Deb Johnston talks about COVID-19 vaccines, the Delta variant, vaccine safety for pregnant women, and safety for students as they prepare for the school year.

Questions about back pain, bone strength, COVID-19, and palliative care are all discussed with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth.

From heat rash to bug bites, Dr. Kelly Evans discusses common summer skin concerns with Joanie Holm. In addition, recent SDSU graduate Jake Devine talks about his experience as a Prairie Doc Assistant.

Change is often difficult and takes time. Dr. Jill Kruse encourages listeners to consider the process of a monarch transitioning from a caterpillar to a butterfly. In addition, Dr. Kruse answers questions about pharmacogenomics, RSV, and the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Dr. Johnston encourages listeners to take care of their mental health and to reach out for help when needed.

George Washington led the first mass vaccination program in the United States during the Revolutionary War. In today's show, Dr. Andrew Ellsworth provides a brief history lesson, discusses the delta variant, and answers questions about hearing loss.

Joanie Holm, Healing Words Foundation President, reflects on the past year of Prairie Doc programs and provides helpful tips for keeping kids active and eating well.

Liver damage leads to multiple health risks. Dr. Kelly Evans discusses the functions of the liver, liver transplants, and causes of liver disease.

Managing diabetes continues to evolve with new technology. Dr. Deb Johnston discusses those changes and the signs and symptoms of diabetes.

Summer safety in the heat and water are discussed by Dr. Jill Kruse and special guest appearance by Joan Hogan.

The importance of sharing your medical wishes with your family and understanding the value of hospice and palliative care are discussed with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth.

Colonoscopy recommendations are changing. Dr. Kelly Evans provides the latest update on how to take care of our gut health.

Dr. Deb Johnston discusses back pain causes, treatment, and prevention.

Dr. Jill Kruse shares about the power of art in our health and healing.

Dr. Andrew Ellsworth discusses wound care with Kim Long.

Dr. Deb Johnston addresses concerns and questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr. Kelly Evans provides an update on COVID-19 vaccinations and discusses ideas for preventing falls which may lead to orthopedic issues.

Dr. Jill Kruse answers questions about COVID-19, cold sores, substance abuse and more.

Dr. Jill Kruse and Dr. Deb Johnston discuss the latest updates regarding COVID-19 vaccines and answer questions from callers.